Peperonata and Sausage Pizza Recipe

Ingredients

      12 oz whole-wheat pizza dough (recipe follows) or other prepared dough
1 Italian turkey sausage (4 ounce), casing removed
3 tsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 cup silvered onion (1 medium)
1 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper (1/2 large)
2 cloves garlic, minced
⅛ tsp crushed red pepper
¾ cup diced tomato (1 medium)
2 tsp red wine vinegar
⅛ tsp salt
freshly ground pepper to taste
1 cup grated part-skim mozzarella cheese
¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Directions

Place a pizza stone or inverted baking sheet on the lowest oven rack; preheat oven to 500°F or highest setting. Coat a 12 1/2-inch pizza pan with cooking spray and dust with cornmeal.

Prepare Whole-Wheat Pizza Dough, if using.

Cook sausage in a small nonstick skillet over medium heat, turning from time to time, until browned and cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices.

Meanwhile, prepare peperonata: Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper; cook, stirring often, until softened, 4 to 6 minutes. Add garlic and crushed red pepper; cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add tomato and cook for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in vinegar, salt and pepper. Transfer to a plate and let cool.

On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a 13-inch circle. Transfer to the prepared pan. Turn edges under to make a slight rim. Brush the rim with the remaining 1 teaspoon oil.

Sprinkle mozzarella over the crust, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Top with the peperonata and sausage. Sprinkle with Parmesan.

Place the pizza pan on the heated pizza stone (or baking sheet) and bake the pizza until the bottom is crisp and golden, 10 to 14 minutes. Serve immediately.

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Pita Pesto Pizzas Recipe

Original recipe makes 4 pizzas

Ingredients

• 4 pita bread rounds
• tomatoes, sliced 2
• 1\2 cup pesto
• 1' 4 ounce' container crumbled feta cheese

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Arrange pita bread on a baking sheet.

Bake in preheated oven until pita is lightly toasted, about 4 minutes.

Spread pesto evenly over toasted pita bread and arrange tomato slices in a single layer. Top with feta cheese.

Continue baking until feta cheese is browned and pita bread is crisp, about 11 minutes more.

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Amazing Whole Wheat Pizza Crust Recipe

Ingredients:

1 teaspoon white sugar

1 1\2 cup warm water "45 C"

1 tablespoon Active dry yeast

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon salt

2 cups whole wheat flour

1 1\2 cup all purpose flour

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, dissolve sugar in warm water. Sprinkle yeast over the top, and let stand for about 10 minutes, until foamy.
2. Stir the olive oil and salt into the yeast mixture, then mix in the whole wheat flour and 1 cup of the all-purpose flour until dough starts to come together. Tip dough out onto a surface floured with the remaining all-purpose flour, and knead until all of the flour has been absorbed, and the ball of dough becomes smooth, about 10 minutes. Place dough in an oiled bowl, and turn to coat the surface. Cover loosely with a towel, and let stand in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
3. When the dough is doubled, tip the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and divide into 2 pieces for 2 thin crust, or leave whole to make one thick crust. Form into a tight ball. Let rise for about 45 minutes, until doubled.
4. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Roll a ball of dough with a rolling pin until it will not stretch any further. Then, drape it over both of your fists, and gently pull the edges outward, while rotating the crust. When the circle has reached the desired size, place on a well oiled pizza pan. Top pizza with your favorite toppings, such as sauce, cheese, meats, or vegetables.
5. Bake for 16 to 20 minutes (depending on thickness) in the preheated oven, until the crust is crisp and golden at the edges, and cheese is melted on the top.

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